Does Your Mobile Home Feel Uneven? It May Be Time to Look Underneath
Have you noticed that your mobile home does not feel quite the same as it used to?
Maybe one part of the floor feels uneven. A door that used to close easily is now sticking. You may notice changes around the skirting or feel that certain areas of the home are no longer level.
These changes can happen for different reasons.
One place worth checking is underneath the home.
The support system and conditions in the crawl space can affect how a mobile home sits over time. If you are noticing changes, looking underneath the home can help determine what is actually happening.
What Is Mobile Home Releveling?
Mobile home releveling is the process of addressing the level and support condition of a mobile home.
A mobile home sits on a support system underneath the structure. If the home is no longer sitting as it should, adjustments to the supports may be needed.
The exact work depends on the individual home, its existing support system, and the conditions underneath it.
Releveling should not be diagnosed simply because one door sticks or one section of the floor feels different.
The area underneath the home should be evaluated to determine what is actually causing the problem.
What Are Signs a Mobile Home May Need Releveling?
Homeowners may notice changes inside the home before realizing there could be an issue underneath.
Some signs to pay attention to include:
Floors that feel uneven
Doors that suddenly stick
Windows that become harder to open or close
Changes in the way certain areas of the home feel
Skirting that appears uneven
Gaps that were not previously noticeable
Other changes in the home that seem unusual
These signs do not automatically mean your mobile home needs to be releveled.
There can be multiple causes for these types of changes, which is why an evaluation is important.
Why Do Mobile Homes Become Uneven?
There is not one reason every mobile home becomes uneven.
The conditions underneath a home can change over time. The support system, ground conditions, age of the home, previous work, and other factors may all be relevant.
That is why it is better to look at the actual condition underneath the home instead of trying to diagnose the problem from inside.
What Happens During a Mobile Home Releveling Evaluation?
The first step is determining what is happening underneath the home.
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we evaluate accessible areas underneath the mobile home and look at the support system and surrounding conditions.
Depending on what is found, the work may involve:
Support adjustments
Support pier work
Releveling
Additional support where appropriate
Other related crawl space repairs
The work needed depends on the condition of the specific mobile home.
Does a Sticking Door Mean My Mobile Home Needs Releveling?
Not necessarily.
A sticking door can have several possible causes.
The same is true for an uneven floor or a change in the appearance of the skirting.
These symptoms can be useful reasons to have the home evaluated, but they should not be used by themselves to determine that releveling is necessary.
Looking underneath the home provides more information about the actual condition of the support system.
What Else Should Be Checked Underneath?
If you are already having the area underneath your mobile home evaluated, it can be useful to look at other accessible components as well.
The crawl space may contain:
Support piers
Vapor barrier
Insulation
Tie-downs
Ductwork and crossover ducts
Crawl space vents
Access areas
Debris
A problem with one component does not automatically mean there is a problem with everything else.
The purpose of looking underneath is to understand what actually needs attention.
Mobile Home Releveling in Arizona
Desert Mobile Home Services provides mobile home releveling and support adjustments throughout Arizona.
We work with homeowners who have noticed changes in their mobile homes and want to understand what is happening underneath.
Whether you are dealing with an uneven-feeling floor, sticking doors, changes around the skirting, or another concern, we can evaluate the accessible area underneath the home and discuss the appropriate next step.
Do Not Just Assume It Is Normal Aging
Mobile homes change over time, and not every change means something is seriously wrong.
At the same time, it is not always a good idea to simply ignore changes you have noticed.
If your home feels different than it did before, finding out why can give you a clearer idea of what needs to be done.
Sometimes the issue may involve the supports underneath the home. Other times, something else may need attention.
The important part is knowing what you are actually dealing with.
Think your mobile home may need releveling? Call Desert Mobile Home Services at 833-922-2257 to schedule service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mobile home releveling?
Mobile home releveling involves addressing the level and support condition of a mobile home. Depending on what is found underneath the home, support adjustments or other related work may be needed.
How do I know if my mobile home needs to be releveled?
Signs such as uneven-feeling floors, sticking doors or windows, changes in skirting, or other noticeable changes may be reasons to have the home evaluated. These signs can have multiple causes and do not automatically mean releveling is needed.
How often should a mobile home be releveled?
There is no single schedule that applies to every mobile home. The need for releveling depends on the condition of the home and its support system.
Can an older mobile home be releveled?
The age of a mobile home does not by itself determine whether releveling is appropriate. The home's existing support system and the conditions underneath it should be evaluated.
What is the difference between mobile home leveling and releveling?
The terms are often used to describe work that addresses the level and support condition of a mobile home. The specific work required depends on the condition of the home.
Does Desert Mobile Home Services provide mobile home releveling?
Yes. Desert Mobile Home Services provides mobile home releveling and support adjustments throughout Arizona.
